Robert D. Johnson Sr., 62, of Belleville, IL. 1962 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that a cherished member of our family has lost his 5 1/2 year long hard fought battle with cancer. He was home, in his bed surrounded by his wife, Mary, three sons, Robert Jr., Christian, Bo, his mother, Geri, brother, John and special friends, Christina and Mary 1.
He was born in Tuscumbia, Missouri on December 30, 1962.
He loved to go to his grandparents farm outside of St. Elizabeth, Missouri, where he loved to fish and hunt. He loved to travel with Mary, ride his motorcycle, spend time at their campground, and their small dog, Little Bit. Rob loved to host wild Halloween parties with matching costumes that Mary put together. He also loved to do woodworking.
Rob was always ready to help anyone in need.
He is proceeded in death by a:
- Brother: Joseph Vance Johnson
- Father: Floyd Dale Johnson
- Step-mother: Diana Mae Johnson
- Paternal grandparents
- Floyd Andrew Johnson
- Edith Bertha, nee Wickham, Johnson
- Maternal grandparents
- John Joseph Graville
- L. Evadyne, nee Sexton, Graville
He is survived by his:
- Wife: Mary Bolen
- Mother: Geraldine L., nee Graville, Patterson
- Step-father: Harland (Pat) Patterson
- Brother: John Carl Johnson
- Four sons
- Robert Dale Johnson
- Jamie Samuel Johnson
- Christian James Johnson
- Bo Kent Johnson (Alyssa)
- 13 grandchildren
- 1 great grandchild
- 1 nephew: Joshua James Johnson
- Half-brother: Charlie Bilyew
- Step-brother: Curt Bracher
- Step-sister: Chris Eiken
- Aunts, uncles, and many friends
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or BJC Hospice.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 12 noon, on May 3, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Services: Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon on May 3, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Richard Newcom officiating. Private family interment.
